The financial terms of the deal are not yet known, but the Devils reportedly offered Kovalchuk $60 million over seven-years earlier this summer. Kovalchuk was by far the biggest prize in this season's free agent market, but his asking price might have scared away a number of teams.
It is believed he initially wanted a 10-year/$100 million contract, but he probably had to settle for much less than that. Kovalchuk has reached the 40-goal milestone in each of his last six seasons.
It is believed he initially wanted a 10-year/$100 million contract, but he probably had to settle for much less than that. Kovalchuk has reached the 40-goal milestone in each of his last six seasons.
